FFXIV micro stuttering, frame skipping, issue on high end system

[Anon2]

I have 237 games in my Steam Libary and I NEVER had a similar issue in any other game.
So I bought this game yesterday. And since then I noticed that I had some weird micro stuttering like every 5 seconds or something like that. It's not your usual "framedrop" that can happen in some games due to heavy GPU or CPU usage or overheating or such a thing (even tho that's not a problem with my system at all). It was more of a quick "frameskipping". All few seconds and only when I walk in this game or when I look around. When I stand still it workd perfectly finde!
Also, even when I have the micro stutters, the game still runs at an average fps of about 135fps with ultra graphics.
And again, this is the only game I've ever had this issue.

Now my PC specs:
GPU: ASUS GTX 1080TI (Standard cooler, max temp about 68-70C)
CPU: i7 7700K (watercooled max temps about 58C)
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4 (2x8) 16GB 3000MHz
SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2TB (more than fast enough for this game)

Now what have I tried (NOTHING HELPED):
- turning G-Sync off
- turning FPS limitation ingame off
- lower the settings to all low
- play the game in DX9 instead
- play the game at an even lower fps, like 60 in RTSS, even tho it runs at an average of 135 on my pc, but still at 60 fps cap it has this micro stutters but now dips down to like 57fps all 5 seconds.
- Installed older NVIDIA Drivers 399.24 from september 2018
- smashed my head against the wall
- installed newest NVIDIA Driver

Now I have searched the internet for solutions but it seems as if almost nobody has this issue.
And those who had, have already tried everything I've tried here.
So anyone can help or has a similar issue?
I might upload a video on YT as proof and will link it here later.

Hope someone can help. Thanks.



EDIT:
I will always update what I've tried here also. for people with the same issue:

- disable V-Sync manually in NVIDIA controll pannel
- play in all possible resolutions inculding trying fullscreen botherless and complete fullscreen and windowed.


https://youtu.be/uy-ULlKyXLU

[Lytec]

Have you tried reinstalling the game, restarting your computer, and did you have any other programs running at the time? try tinkering in settings in nvidia control panel. try doing fullscreen mode, window mode, borderless

[duEprocEss]

Are you playing in fullscreen, borderless, or windowed? Test them all for frameskipping.

[Squall811]

Try with frame render ahead to 1 or 2 in the Nvidia control panel. Make a profile for FFXIV of course...

[Anon2]

Thanks answers but not solved yet.
I add to what I've tried but didn't help:
- disable V-Sync manually in NVIDIA controll pannel
- play in all possible resolutions inculding trying fullscreen botherless and complete fullscreen and windowed.

EDIT:
Also I added the Video link to my YT video. Please give me feedback if you can watch it since it's unlisted.
Also please read the description too.

[Tykero980]

What is your monitor refresh rate I know my monitor gets screen tearing and stuttering if the fps goes above 60 because its so cheap.

[Anon2]

Originally posted by Squall811:

Try with frame render ahead to 1 or 2 in the Nvidia control panel. Make a profile for FFXIV of course...

I tried that, now it's less noticable but still basically unplayable.

[dannyj147]

Do you have any programs open in the background that could be causing the issue?

[Anon2]

Originally posted by dannyj147:

Do you have any programs open in the background that could be causing the issue?

No, you can check that in the video above if you want. I also wrote it down in the video description. I basically tried to turn all programs off.

[Ruse]

Did you try setting the power settings to high in Nvidia control panel?

[Anon2]

Originally posted by Theresa Barkskin:

Did you try setting the power settings to high in Nvidia control panel?

yes

[Lytec]

in the system config in game try 144fps frame limit and limit framerate when inactive

[Anon2]

Originally posted by LastEscape:

in the system config in game try 144fps frame limit and limit framerate when inactive

already tried that

[Lytec]

try using ccleaner and scan for virus, how much room you got on your sdd

[Anon2]

Originally posted by LastEscape:

try using ccleaner and scan for virus, how much room you got on your sdd

I scanned for virus like 4 times with 3 diffrent programs. Because I actually got a virus or maybe just malware a while ago. Maybe I just setup windows completley new at this point. Even tho it seems ok rn. I don't have any issues what so ever. And no Anti virus finds any viruses anymore
edit: no issues EXCEPT in this game :P
Oh and I got enough room. Still like 400gb free

[duEprocEss]

Are you sure your RAM is running in dual channel?
Are your two RAM sticks installed into the correct slots? Most motherboards have a strange slot arrangement and you have to install in slots 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 to get dual channel working.

You can use CPU-Z to check this really quickly. Run CUP-Z and click on the Memory tab. Channel # should say "Dual".